Making smoothies is easy: you just need to add fruit and any liquid to the blender and press a button. On the other hand, making a truly delicious fruit shake takes more effort and skill.
You need to carefully choose fruits, focusing not only on the degree of ripeness and quality, but also taking into account the combination of the taste of the ingredients. The amount and type of liquid you add to your smoothie has a huge impact on the flavor and texture of your drink. You can also add other ingredients to add nutritional value and flavor to your shake.
- Take the fruit you are going to add to the cocktail. Use only the ripest and most flavorful fruits. Combine fruits with different flavors in a cocktail. For example, tangerines will add a sweet yet savory citrus flavor, while bananas will add a creamy sweetness. By mixing different flavors, you can create a more complex cocktail than using similar flavors in the same drink.
- Add 1 cup of the liquid of your choice to a blender. Options include soy milk, regular milk, yogurt, juice, or water. If you like thinner shakes, add 2 cups. It is better to add less first, so that later you can correct the consistency.
- Add fruit to a blender. Cut the fruit into pieces if necessary. You can also add honey, spirulina, or protein powder.
- Begin to grind the ingredients in a blender at low speed, gradually increasing to maximum speed. Beat until smooth.
- Try the resulting cocktail. If it's too thick, add more liquid. If too runny, add fruit. You can tweak the taste and sweetness. If the shake is too sweet, squeeze some lemon juice into it. If it's not sweet enough, add honey. Whisk again in the blender and try to make sure you get the flavor you want.
